Agartala, Nov 28, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Nov 28: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. ( Dr.) Manik Saha on Monday inaugurated 101 Business Correspondent (BC) centres of Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB).

He virtually launched the new facilities at his official residence in the presence of TGB chairman Satyendra Singh.

Speaking to the media, Dr. Saha said, the inauguration of the new 101 Banking Correspondent centres will definitely strengthen the banking service in the rural parts. 

The figure included 12 in West Tripura, 14 in Sepahijala, 12 in Gomati, 16 in South Tripura, 9 in Dhalai, 16 in Khowai, 5 in Unakoti and 7 in North Tripura.

The Banking Correspondent centres will enable the people to access various 12-hour service (8 am to 8 pm) for payment through AEPS, deposits, balance enquiry, fund transfer, transaction in SHGs, printing of passbook, account opening, enrollment in PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY, the Chief Minister said.

The Tripura Gramin Bank is presently operating 148 branches, 17 Ultra Small Branches and 1 RSETI in the state.

Taking its commitment to the next level, the TGB has launched the 101 Business Correspondent centres in addition to existing 222 BCs including 33 Bank Sakhis.

The new facilities will enable the public to access the banking services with more convenience and help the government to achieve financial inclusion.